Current Status Bill Number:4018 Type of Legislation:General Bill GB Introducing Body:House Introduced Date:19970410 Primary Sponsor:Mack All Sponsors:Mack, Altman, Keegan, Parks, Sandifer, Knotts, Campsen, Whipper, J. Hines, Govan, Cato, Scott, Limehouse, Harrell, McMahand, Whatley, M. Hines, Cromer, Allison, Tripp, Fleming, Trotter, Littlejohn, McLeod, Breeland, F. Smith, T. Brown, Hodges, Lloyd, H. Brown, Moody-Lawrence, Cave, Jordan, Barrett, Klauber, Edge and Miller Drafted Document Number:psd\7239ac.97 Residing Body:House Current Committee:Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Com 20 HANR Subject:Hypodermic syringes, sharps, or needles used for home medical purposes; disposal of in special containers, Medical
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House 19970410 Introduced, read first time, 20 HANR
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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-93-250 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL PERSONS TO DISPOSE OF HYPODERMIC SYRINGES, SHARPS, OR OTHER NEEDLES USED FOR HOME MEDICAL PURPOSES IN SPECIAL CONTAINERS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 44-93-250. A person who uses hypodermic syringes and needles or other sharps, including, but not limited to, lancets for home medical purposes must dispose of these items in a leakproof, puncture proof, pressure-resistant container."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.